California-based radio artist Rimas K. Simaitis discusses two new exhibitions -- one in California, one in Indiana, one with a sculpted radio, and another tuning in longwaves. Also tune in headlines about how longwave radio may end soon in UK; ARRL petitions FCC to allow open source electronics; app creates mesh networks; Apple blocks its News app in China; and webcaster royalty rates being decided. Simaitis' "Octoloop Rover" is shown at the at Charlie James Gallery in L.A.'s Chinatown through October 17, and a series of "Radio Pours" in the "Plain Airs: Contemporary Takes on Reality and Realism" show at the Indianapolis Art Center through November 21. http://www.rksim.com/